Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician

Lake Pointe Resource Center•Granbury, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavior Technicians (BT’s) at LPRC are responsible for delivering high-quality, ethical ABA services under the supervision of a BCBA. The following expectations apply to all BT’s to ensure effective therapy, professionalism, and client safety. All Behavior Technicians (BTs) and BCBAs at LPRC are required to complete several mandatory training upon hire and on an annual basis thereafter. These training ensure staff competency, client safety, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. The Clinical Director is responsible for ensuring training completion and may delegate facilitation to a BCBA, BCBA trainee, or Lead RBT.

Requirements

Completion of onboarding checklist
Completion of RBT Competency Assessment
Pass BACB RBT Exam
Hold active RBT certification
Demonstrate consistency in the following performance expectations for a minimum of 90 days or to the Clinical Director’s satisfaction:
Adherence to LPRC dress code
Timely and professional communication with supervisors (email/text)
Timely timesheet submissions and calendar management
Adherence to treatment protocols and clinical instructions
Receptiveness to feedback and implementation of corrective actions.
New hires must have CPR/BLS certification, a cleared background check, and 40-hour RBT course certificate before providing direct services.

Nice To Haves

40-hour RBT Training Course
HIPAA Compliance & Mandated Reporting
Pediatric & Adult CPR/BLS Certification
Safety-Care Training (after 90-day evaluation)

Responsibilities

Implement ABA services as outlined in the client’s BCBA-developed treatment plan.
Adhere to all BACB ethical guidelines and LPRC policies.
Accurately collect and record data and session notes for each billed session within 48 hours, ensuring notes are objective and truthful.
Use only evidence-based, non-aversive strategies focusing on assent; avoid unauthorized use of punishment, coercive language, and threatening tone of voice.
Maintain client dignity and respect at all times and avoid discussing challenging behaviors in their presence.
Attend all required training and supervision sessions.
Deliver services with consistent focus and minimize distractions or off-topic conversations during sessions.
Bill only for approved, direct ABA services as guided by funding sources and supervising BCBA's.
Convert any non-billable appointments in a timely manner.
Ensure parent/guardian signatures are collected on session notes and take-home logs are completed professionally using caregiver-friendly language.
Sanitize and clean all surfaces and materials between client use.
Conduct diaper checks every 30-45 minutes for clients in diapers; clean and change as needed, sanitizing surfaces after each change.
Wear gloves when handling food or assisting with hygiene tasks.
Ensure all client belongings are labeled with first name and last initial.
Place all dirty diapers, used gloves, and feminine products in diaper pails.
Keeps bathroom doors partially opened during toileting routines with clients unless in the presence of another staff member.
Employees are expected to use and care for assigned iPad responsibly.
iPad must be checked in and out as required, and documentation is completed any time a device leaves the clinic.
If an iPad is lost or damaged outside of company business (e.g.,personal use, mishandling after checkout), the employee will be financially responsible for repair or replacement and documentation will be required.
If an iPad is damaged during client sessions or company business, the incident must be immediately reported to the Clinical Director and documented, including the cause of damage.
Return all session materials (e.g., toys, books, art supplies) to their designated storage by the end of the day.